What They Say: “Improve your skin’s elasticity on those sexy body parts; belly, breasts, and hips with SEXY BELLY. This vitamin rich treatment is loaded with shea butter, cocoa butter and jojoba oil which helps with cell regeneration and capillary circulation. Sexy Belly should be used twice daily to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, while conditioning the skin. Great for “mommies to be” and sensitive skin."

Toya’s Take: I love, love, love Carol’s Daughter and I’m a bellydancer, so I was excited to test this product! But, sorry to say, I was a bit disappointed. Sexy Belly goes on very nicely – it makes your skin feel smooth and supple, which I like. But, I don’t see any difference between this and any other body butter. In fact, I like Carol’s Daughter’s body butters better (Wow – that’s a bit of a tongue twister!) because they have such yummy scents. Sexy Belly has no added scent at all, which might be great for some, but left me feeling let down because the lovely, fresh scents are part of what made me fall in love with Carol’s Daughter. Also, since I don’t have any stretch marks on my belly, I couldn’t really prove if it works to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. If you want my advice, stick to the scented body butters in the Carol’s Daughter line. I rub those on my belly, breasts and hips and they work just fine (in fact, I’m wearing Jamaican Punch today).

Retail Price: $15.00 (at carolsdaughter.com

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What They Say: "Originally created over 12 years ago, this is one of the first Body Butters made in the Carol's Daughter kitchen by founder, Lisa Price. A creamy mix of cocoa butter, shea butter and natural oils, blended to a smooth texture that is easily absorbed into the skin. This buttery treat, leaves skin super smooth and velvety. The fragrance is just how you remembered it: mango, vanilla and essential oil of patchouli for a soft sexy scent."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: I knew that Toya had reviewed some of Carol's Daughter body butters in the past, and was excited to give this re-issued original formula a try. And let me say, I was NOT DISAPPOINTED.

The scent? Only slightly intense in the container, but on your skin it's very luscious. The texture is thick but spreadable and smooth. This is serious hydration for your skin, and lasts a very long time.

User Tip: Apply this in the evening or at bedtime, as it can take a little while to completely soak into your skin (make sure to rub it in really well). If you do it at night, your skin will feel absolutely amazing in the morning. This has also worked WONDERS on my dry cuticles (I rub on a tiny amount on a few times throughout the day), and this would also make a wonderful overnight foot moisturizer - just apply, put on cotton socks, and go to bed!

Retail Price: $25.00 (at carolsdaughter.com or go here to find a retail location near you)

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What They say: (About Almond Cookie) “Cocoa butter moisturizes skin with antioxidant properties. Shea butter, which is rich in fatty acids, is renowned for its moisturizing properties. Almond, vanilla and sandalwood come together in this warm and sweet scent. Almond Cookie Body Butter imparts a beautiful shine to dull skin.” (About Jamaican Punch) “Cocoa butter moisturizes skin with antioxidant properties. Shea butter, which is rich in fatty acids, is renowned for its moisturizing properties. Fruits, flowers and spices kissed with vanilla and laced with musk, create this delicious concoction. Jamaican Punch Body Butter imparts a beautiful shine to dull skin.”

Toya’s Take: I am a huge lover of Carol’s Daughter and have been for a while, so I was more than happy to test their new body butters. I applied the body butters after showering, when my skin was still damp. First, I was really happy with the size of the tin – since it only takes a bit of the body butter to moisturize, the product will last a long time. Also, I love that Carol’s Daughter includes a little bit of “decoration” in each tin – an almond in Almond Cookie (of course – though I would have been happier with a cookie) and a slice of dried apple with Jamaican Punch. Carol’s Daughter always adds a little something extra in each product, which I think is so cool and makes me want to reorder every time – it’s little touches that keep companies in the forefront of my mind and make me want to give them my business over and over.

Both body butters work equally well. As a woman with dry skin, I really love this product – it starts out hard, but softens under the heat from your hands and liquefies. Once applied, your skin takes on this beautiful gleam, but it absorbs almost instantly, so you’re not left with greasy shine. I loved both scents – Almond Cookie is soft and sweet and can be used even with a perfume, since it’s not overpowering. Jamaican Punch is a much heavier fragrance – in fact, I think it smells like potpourri, but I like it!

Retail price: $18 (Carol's Daughter or Sephora)

Ratings:
Almond Cookie -
Jamaican Punch - (just because the scent is a bit stronger and might be too much for some).

What They Say: “Green tea and green apple scented body spray.”

Toya’s Take: Well, with such a modest description of the product, how could it disappoint? It is exactly what it says it is – a green tea and green apple scented body spray. That said … I didn’t love it. I don’t quite know what I expected, but I’ve loved every other scent of Carol’s Daughter products that I’ve ever used. This one was just not me at all. It smelled quite woodsy, actually – like leaves, which I guess makes sense. It’s fresh and clean and outdoorsy. I think it’d be a good fragrance for a woman who’s in love with the outdoors and doesn’t think of herself as a girly girl. Unfortunately, that woman isn’t me.

Retail Price: $25.00 (www.carolsdaughter.com)

ATLANTA, GA - , Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter, will host a live interview at 12:00 PM EST in honor of the brand's second appearance on the Home Shopping Network (HSN). There will be streaming video and a section for you to post questions. The chat is the perfect opportunity for the avid Carol's Daughter blogger to learn more about Lisa, the Carol's Daughter brand, and Lisa's experiences as a new member of the Home Shopping Network family. The following is a link to Lisa Price's video chat and interview: http://www.carolsdaughter.tv.